At a Glance
Median Income
$32,237
$28,190 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
Zillow: $69,580
Median Rent
$496/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
22.5% smoking rate
How Smithers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithers a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithers residents earn a median household income of $32,237 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,190. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithers is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,580. Median rent is $496/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.6% of adults in Smithers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithers has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population891
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,237
Per Capita$28,190
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$496
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$69,580
Housing Units415
Rent Burden34.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithers was built in 1938.
45.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.